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Why Leaders Learn

November 17, 2017
A virtual military staff ride creates meaningful lessons in leadership. Here’s how. The United States spends billions every year on leadership development training at every level, from in-house introductory courses and full-scale executive-level leadership development initiatives to many undergraduate and graduate university degree programs. It’s apparent that both effective leadership and…
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The Positive Impact of WilmU on Delawareans

November 17, 2017
Each year, Wilmington University educates more Delaware residents than the other four-year, higher education institutions in the state combined. And there’s more — much more. Next year, Wilmington University will celebrate its 50th anniversary. This past summer, the…
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CompTIA and WilmU Partnership = Savings for Students

November 16, 2017
Finding your path almost never involves a straight line, but rather a series of twists, turns and challenges. Wilmington University student Bryan Amoroso knows that better than anyone.  Bryan Amoroso | Photo by Susan L. Gregg “After spending some time at college as a…
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The Educator: Margie Lopez-Waite

November 16, 2017
This alumna is Head of School at Las Américas ASPIRA Academy. “As long as I’m head of this school, there will be a dress code.” Margie Lopez-Waite’s naturally cheerful mien hardens a touch when she speaks those words. Her stance on uniforms evolved from painful childhood experiences that she shares with new students at Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) in Newark. On the first day of…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

E-Forward!

August 16, 2017
E-learning is growing rapidly, in both academic and business settings. “To meet that growing need, the new graduate certificate in E-Learning Design and Technology offers students the opportunity to advance their current careers or launch new careers”, says Dr.
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The Perks of Applied Technology

August 16, 2017
A new, customizable program in the College of Technology is helping to speed students with real-life experience to associate and bachelor’s degrees in Applied Technology. The first graduate, Barry Kirk, earned his bachelor’s degree in less than a year by virtue of…
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Farewell, Dr. Varsalona

July 11, 2017
Dr. Jack Varsalona retired last month, ending his distinguished career as President of Wilmington University. We explore his life, career successes, and hopes for the future. It was the last time Dr. Jack Varsalona would take the stage as President at a Wilmington University graduation. There he stood this past May, presenting diplomas and holding back tears, realizing perhaps more lucidly that…
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A Promising — and Practical — Path for Education Leaders

June 29, 2017
Wilmington University’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership expands to include concentrations in Teacher Leadership and School Leadership, making the program more practical for educators who want to lead — and remain at the school level. Educators want to lead, but they also…